Japanese pressing on Manila as forces fall back
Tokyo reports Japanese troops within 30 miles of Manila with air superiority while American and Filipino defenders retreat to new lines. Telegraphs say Manila's defense strained as dive bombers target roads and air raids continue, with Singapore and Malaya also facing intensified action from Japanese forces.
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Mamila
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New York Times
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Thailand
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Washington
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Raul
Navy Department
Malove
Netherlands
Oman
Bomb threat to Japan reshapes wartime planning
Washington reports escalate on Japan as Roosevelt hints U S strike options and new bases may be placed near Kamchatka within bomber range. Central MacArthur's forces in the Philippines face tense alignment as pressure mounts after recent bombings.
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Roosevelt
Liveria
Kamchatke
Japan
Macarthur
United States
Philippines
Hay
Churchill hints at traitors facing Punishment in Britain
The Briton Prime Minister hints that traitors aiding the enemy will face punishment in their countrymen jurisdiction. He suggests swift justice for those who aided the Axis and disrupted wartime efforts, promising consequences for collaborators.
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Winston Churchill
Asis
U-boat Surrenders to British Plane in Atlantic
A German U-boat surfaced after damage and surrendered to British Coastal Command aircraft. The crew abandoned the conning tower as the White flag was waved. British planes circled for hours while ships, including an American-built Catapult boat, waited to escort the submarine to a safe British port as rough seas eased.
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Peta
Atlantic
Pune
A 1942 Resolution for 1943 Unity in Wartime Effort
The message urges readers to adopt a 1943 resolution focused on collective effort to secure victory and peace. It emphasizes loyalty to Britain, the war effort, and the motto United we stand, divided we fall, urging mutual aid among all for the war’s end.
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Biritigh
Abandoned Stone Compensation Appeal Award Paid Up
Mrs. KR Stone and her two children will receive £850 after the Workers' Compensation Commission in Forbes, onJudge Moffit’s ruling, allowed the appeal process to proceed to obtain a stated case. The full £250 award, plus costs, had been made after RG Stone’s death at the focal power house in March. The Government Insurance Office had lodged an appeal but the Company gave notice to discontinue, triggering immediate payment. R Palmer represented the applicant. EP Niven for Forbes Municipal Council, with Mr. Niven also appearing in Sydney.
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Forbes Municipal
Government Insurance Office
Lodgd An Appenl Agin
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Supreme Court
Compensation Commission
Sydney
Moffit
Forbes
R. Palmer
Commission
Government
Forbes Municipal Council
EP. Niven
Wyangala Dam Power Urgency Highlighted in NSW Debate
Mr J P Breen criticizes Australia’s power strategy citing Wyangala Dam and Keedle valves as underused assets. He notes Burrinjuck’s deterioration due to old engineering and warns of untapped hydro turbine potential and low-grade coal resources in western New South Wales.
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Australia
J. BP. Breen
Wyangala Dam
Cadlore
Wyangala
Lachlan
Australie
Burrinjuck
Wyonguls
Mr. Breen
New South Wales
Austtralia
Newcastle
Lithgow
Kembla
Breen
Air Attacks on Malta Continue With Alerts
British dispatch reports six alerts on Monday night and four on Tuesday as Axi air attacks press Malta. Ground defences and fighters shot down two raiders and likely destroyed two more. Malta has endured over 1000 alerts and more than 100 separate bombings so far.
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London
Axi
Malta
Quiet New Year’s Eve at Forbes Town Hall
The town marked New Year’s Eve with a subdued event at Forbes where the usual displays were absent under the Prime Minister’s decree. Hospital staff hosted a dance in the Town Hall but the planned public royal in the streets was cancelled due to anti glove regulations and clocks being set forward one hour.
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Wey
Forbes
Ms Weal
Alleged Stealing in Police Court Hearing
At the Police Court, Monday, before Mr J McCauley JP, Harry Harlow faced charges of alleged stealing and false pretences. The case involved a horse, sulky and harness owned by Mr Purcell of Omnage. The police sought remand and one defendant was remanded until Thursday January 8 by consent. Ball was not asked for.
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Focal Police Court
ML J. McCauley
Harry Harlow
Purcell
Omiage
Waa
Ball Waa
Appointments to Apple Board Announced by Commerce Minister
The Minister for Commerce Mr Beally announced the complete personnel of the Apple and Pear Bound on Wednesday. It lists Mr J B Mills as chairman Mr H W Geothill as deputy chairman and Mr L Taylor as a member. Geothill will have his Sydney office to handle New South Wales matters.
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J. B. Mills Ihairmank
H. W. Geothill
L. Taylor
Enthill
Sydney
N.S.W
Dead Man Found Near Forbes On Narrawong
A middle aged man was found dead on Narrawong, near Forbes, on Wednesday afternoon. The body, badly burned and reduced to bone, lies on swampy ground about three miles from Weelong homestead. identity unconfirmed and investigation ongoing under Coroner Arthur Sam.
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J. E. Hyles
Meridy
Staevin
van Tone
Weelong" Hhomestone
Forbes Merkle
Arthur Sam
Russian Victories Recapture Kerch and Theodosia in Crimea
Soviet forces reportedly recaptured Kerch and Theodosia after heavy fighting, with Berlin hailing the Kerch Theodosia operations as a major victory. The push opens the Sea of Azov near the Caucasus as Russians pursue retreating German troops. Kaluga also reported as recaptured after ongoing fighting. Russian forces press in on the central front and Crimea.
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Kerch
Straka
Chucmine
Theodosia
Wear
Moscow
Berlin
Cavendon Arcs
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Foiloy
von Kleist
Taganog
Caucasus
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Binteropel
Crimea
Germany
Merch
Sea of Azov
Don
Donein
Cauca
London
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Crimean Peninsula
Alankkerting
Are the Russians Religious
Rome correspondent for the Times cites Father Pellegrino in Civilta Cattolica saying despite Bolshevik persecution for 24 years religious fervor remains and the Soviet effort has not matched the will. He hopes Russia may eventually rejoin Christian nations.
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New York
Times
F Pellegrino
Civilta Cattolica
Father Pellegrino
Russia
Rainfall Records Show 1817 Deviation From Fortes Average
The Fortes 900 rainfall tally for the year 1817 reached 417 points, about a point and a half below the long term average. Only 07 points fell in 20, marking the lowest on record. Monthly figures list February 46, March 200, April 55, May 12, June 140, July 0, August 22, September 57, October 84, November 3, December 0, totaling the year’s rainfall.
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Fortes
Theverd
China Struggle Sees New Japanese Assault on Changsha
Japanese forces press toward Changsha the capital of Hunan as heavy reinforcements rush to the front. Chinese officials report attempts to relieve Canton and Hong Kong pressures while Chinese troops hold the Changsha line after crossing the Milen River.
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To Mile River
Meler
Meler Treets
Hong Kong
Malaya
Philippines
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